HOUSTON, Texas — On consecutive weekends in October, Gilbane volunteered along with hundreds of Houstonians to give their time, talent and good old-fashioned hard work to help repair the homes of low-income elderly, veteran and disabled homeowners. Texas” Rebuilding Together Houston programs use both crews of volunteers and professional contractors to repair homes for those who are unable to make or afford such repairs. From scraping and painting, caulking, replacing siding, windows and doors, and constructing wheelchair ramps, volunteers shared their talents to allow our neighbors to safely age-in-place with dignity and comfort. The Gilbane Building Company has repaired homes … Read more

SAUK CENTRE, Minn. — Felling Trailers conducted its third online auction of a FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a non-profit organization. The company wanted to bring awareness of and support to Alzheimer’s disease and individuals affected by the disease. Felling Trailers manufactured and painted one of its most popular trailers “Alzheimer’s purple” and auctioned it online for 10 days during the month of October. Tredit Tire donated the wheels and Midwest Industrial Coatings, Inc. donated the custom metallic purple paint for this trailer and cause. One hundred percent of the $2,975 winning bid benefits Act on Alzheimer’s — … Read more

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Lynn University plans to build the Christine E. Lynn University Center, a project that begins the final phase of the school’s Campus Master Plan. The new building is made possible by a $15-million gift, the largest in university history, from Board of Trustees Chair Christine E. Lynn. Lynn’s commitment is a challenge grant that establishes the foundation for others to participate in this momentous project. The university center’s design is the culmination of years of preparation, beginning with the development of the Lynn 2020 strategic plan in 2005, and the Campus Master Plan, developed with Gensler … Read more